Queen’s plans new hospital in Kailua-Kona with helipad, housing

Hawaii Health Systems Corp., which operates the Kona Community and Kohala hospitals, had been looking to build another hospital closer to the main population center in Kailua-Kona, including potentially on the land where Queen’s plans to build its still-unnamed hospital, said Clayton McGhan, HHSC West Hawaii regional CEO.
Because of the health care needs of the west side of the Big Island, McGhan said he supports Queen’s plans, especially its goal of building workforce housing for hospital staff.
Queen’s plans new hospital in Kailua-Kona with helipad, housing